'Beguin Again' a charming all steel 29ft Narrowboat with a cruiser stern built in 1993. An open planned and flexible layout boasting 4 berths in this compact design. This Narrowboat offers an aft cabin with twin single pullman style dinettes, this area converts into twin singles berths when required, a bathroom with chemical toilet, hand basin and shower, a compact galley with a four-burner gas hob, grill and oven, gas fridge and kitchen sink with draining board, and the saloon is found forward with a fixed bench seat which converts into a double berth or single bunk beds. Powered by economical inboard Beta Marine 17hp diesel engine. Cabin heating is provided by gas radiator in the saloon. Hot water is supplied by a Paloma instant gas water heater. 12V electrics onboard. Last Blacked in October 2022, Boat Safety Scheme Certificate valid to September 2025. Hull Last Surveyed in September 2022. A super Narrowboat boasting in character, ideal as a starter boat or a cozy liveaboard, ready to view at Pyrford Marina. Please call Rachel to arrange a viewing.
General Information
Stern Type – Cruiser
Builder – Springer Engineering
Fit-out – Springer Engineering
Number of Berths – 4
Plating Specification – 4/4/3
Number of Cabins – 1
Windows – Single glazed, aluminium framed top hopper opening windows
Number of Owners – 2
Mooring / Boat Equipment Included – Mooring spikes, Club hammer, Mooring lines, Plank, Pole, Boat Hook, Anchor, Chain & Rope, Windlasses.
Recent Works
Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date – 25/09/2025
Last Survey – September 2022 (showing excellent hull readings with very little deterioration in the steel thickness since being built in 1993)
Last Blacking – October 2022
Engine Fuel Filter Replaced – July 2024
Starter Battery Replaced – August 2023
Domestic Battery Replaced – August 2023
Diesel Fuel Polished and Tank Cleaned – July 2024
Engine Specification
Make & Model – Beta Marine BD662
HP – 17
Number of Cylinders – 3
Cooling Type – Keel, via an external skin tank
Diesel Tank Capacity (L) - 120
Hot Water & Heating Systems
Source of Hot Water – Paloma instant gas hot water heater
Multi Fuel Stove – N/A
Water Tank Capacity (L) – 300
Electrical Systems & Components
12v – Yes
240v Landline – No
Inverter – No
Batteries – 1x 80ah starter, 1x 80ah domestic
Aft Cabin / Dinette
Entering the boat via the central stern doors leads into a cottage style cabin space. Twin port and starboard Pullman style dinette’s with forward and aft facing seats. These can be converted to form two single beds when required. Storage is found under each dinette seat and a full height hanGing # wardrobe.
Galley
Positioned to Port features a compact galley with laminate work surfaces, a kitchen sink with water filter and draining board, four burner gas hob, grill and oven, and fridge. Plenty of storage drawers and cupboard space. A floor hatch ideal for storing canned food or beverages to keep naturally cool all year round.
Bathroom
Opposite the galley is a compact bathroom with a porta potti toilet, hand basin, and shower (floor lifts out to access shower tray).
Saloon
The saloon has direct access onto a spacious bow well deck with integral steel storage lockers doubling up as seating with 4 outdoor cushions supplied, an ideal space for al fresco dining! A comfortable sofa to port with storage shelving and corner cabinet opposite. This area can quickly convert into a double bed or bunk beds. Additional storage can be found under the bow well deck.
